LAINE

Meaning of LAINE in English

Laine, Cle ‧ o /leɪn, ˈkliːəʊ/ BrE AmE

(1927–) a British ↑ jazz singer, known especially for her work with her husband, John Dankworth. Her official title is Dame Cleo Laine.

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LAINE — ˈlān noun ( -s ) Etymology: French, from Latin lana wool — more at wool : woolen cloth : wool
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LAINE — I . Cleo Laine (1927– ) a British singer and actor who has appeared on stage, television and in films. …
Oxford Guide to British and American Culture English vocabulary
MOUSSELINE DE LAINE — -dəˈlān noun Etymology: French, literally, woolen muslin : delaine 1
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MOUSSELINE DE LAINE — /moohs leen deuh len"/ , French. a thin worsted fabric, often having a printed pattern. Also called muslin delaine . …
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LAINE, CLEO — Laine, Cle ‧ o /leɪn, ˈkliːəʊ/ BrE AmE (1927–) a British ↑ jazz singer, known especially for her work with …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
FRANKIE LAINE — ➡ Laine (II)
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CLEO LAINE — ➡ Laine (I)
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DELAINE — də̇ˈlān, dēˈ- noun ( -s ) Etymology: French ( mousseline ) de laine muslin of wool 1. : a lightweight …
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MUSLIN DELAINE. — See mousseline de laine . [ 1835-45 ]
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HERSHEY — /herr"shee/ , n. 1. Alfred Day , 1908-97, U.S. biologist: helped lay the foundation of modern molecular genetics; Nobel prize …
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DELAINE — /deuh layn"/ , n. 1. ( cap. ) See Delaine Merino . 2. a high-quality wool of combing length often …
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BLOUSE — — blouselike , adj. /blows, blowz/ , n. , v. , bloused, blousing . n. 1. a usually lightweight, loose-fitting …
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CHATELAINE — [chat.e.laine] n [F chatelaine, fem. of chatelain] (1845) 1 a: the wife of a castellan: the mistress of a chateau …
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NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS — arts of the aboriginal Americans, often called American Indians. The art itself is often referred to as Indian art. The …
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MOODY BLUES, THE — British rock band formed in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, in 1964 and credited as the pioneer of a subgenre, now …
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BELGIUM, HISTORY OF — history of the Belgian territories after 1579. For information concerning the period prior to that date, see Low Countries, history …
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VERLAINE — Ver ‧ laine, Paul /veəˈleɪn $ vər-/ BrE AmE (1844–96) a French poet whose works include Romances sans paroles and …
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VERLAINE, PAUL — Ver ‧ laine, Paul /veəˈleɪn $ vər-/ BrE AmE (1844–96) a French poet whose works include Romances sans paroles and …
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MACLAINE — Mac ‧ Laine, Shir ‧ ley /məˈkleɪn, ˈʃɜːli $ ˈʃɜːr-/ BrE AmE (1934–) a US actress. Her films include Steel …
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MACLAINE, SHIRLEY — Mac ‧ Laine, Shir ‧ ley /məˈkleɪn, ˈʃɜːli $ ˈʃɜːr-/ BrE AmE (1934–) a US actress. Her films include Steel …
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DANKWORTH — Dank ‧ worth, John /ˈdæŋkwəθ $ -wərθ/ BrE AmE (1927–) a British writer of ↑ jazz music, who plays the …
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DANKWORTH, JOHN — Dank ‧ worth, John /ˈdæŋkwəθ $ -wərθ/ BrE AmE (1927–) a British writer of ↑ jazz music, who plays the …
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CHATELAINE — chat ‧ e ‧ laine /ˈʃætl-eɪn/ BrE AmE noun [countable] [ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: châtelaine , …
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